Scope
Description
NHS England is seeking to procure an ESFA (DfE) approved education provider for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution who deliver a supported internship to 16- 24-year-olds who have an EHCP. This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive service that will assist the college in teaching and delivering Functional Skills qualifications, in English and maths in 2 areas: Lot1. Manchester/Bury Lot2. Birmingham
Total value (estimated)
- £28,758.96 excluding VAT
- £28,758.96 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 11 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1
Description
NHS England is seeking to procure an ESFA (DfE) approved education provider for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution who deliver a supported internship to 16- 24-year-olds who have an EHCP. This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive service that will assist the college in teaching and delivering Functional Skills qualifications, in English and maths. Lot 1 to be delivered in Manchester/ Bury.
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,379.48 excluding VAT
- £14,379.48 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2
Description
NHS England is seeking to procure an ESFA (DfE) approved education provider for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution who deliver a supported internship to 16- 24-year-olds who have an EHCP. This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive service that will assist the college in teaching and delivering Functional Skills qualifications, in English and maths. To be delivered in Birmingham.
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,379.48 excluding VAT
- £14,379.48 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- Suppliers from Greater Manchester
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1
Lot 2. Lot 2
Suppliers must be able to deliver the services directly in Greater Manchester and Birmingham.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1
Lot 2. Lot 2
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 August 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All bids will need to be submitted through the Atamis portal, please see below for URL. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math & English provision - Manchester/ Birmingham - 25/26 | Quality including Social 70% |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: NHS England Commercial Team
Email: mark.gilbert10@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government